Keyboarding Basics

What are the home row keys on a standard keyboard?

• 1234567890-=

• ASDF JKL;

• ZXCVBNM,.

• QWERTYUIOP

Explain the correct typing posture for efficient keyboarding.

• Using a chair with no back support

• Slouching in the chair with feet off the floor

• Sitting up straight with feet flat on the floor, keeping wrists straight and at the same level as the keyboard, and using a chair with good back support.

• Bending the wrists at an angle while typing

Where should your fingers be placed on the keyboard for touch typing?

• On the home row keys

• On the space bar

• On the number keys

• On the function keys

What is the purpose of touch typing technique?

• To type without looking at the keyboard and improve typing speed and accuracy.

• To slow down typing speed

• To type with only one finger

• To increase the number of errors while typing

What is the recommended position of your wrists while typing?

• Bend them backwards

• Keep them at a 90-degree angle to the forearms

• Rest them on the keyboard

• Keep them straight and in line with the forearms

Name the fingers used to type the letters on the home row keys.

• Thumb, pinky, and ring fingers

• Index, middle, and ring fingers

• Thumb, middle, and pinky fingers

• Pointer, ring, and pinky fingers

Why is it important to learn touch typing?

• To improve typing speed and accuracy

• To learn a new language

• To become a better dancer

• To improve cooking skills

What are the benefits of using the home row keys?

• Causes slower typing and reduced accuracy

• Increases the risk of repetitive strain injuries

• No impact on typing speed or accuracy

• Improves typing speed, accuracy, and reduces the risk of repetitive strain injuries.

What is the role of the thumb in touch typing?

• The thumb is used to press the space bar.

• The thumb is used to press the home row keys.

• The thumb is used to press the function keys.

• The thumb is not used in touch typing.

What is the impact of touch typing on productivity?

• Touch typing decreases productivity.

• Touch typing has no impact on productivity.

• Touch typing increases productivity.

• Touch typing's impact on productivity depends on the individual's typing speed.